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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.45, 1,128.63 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.45, 1,128.63 and 232.43 is: 348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.45 : 1,128.63 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.45/1,128.63 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.45x = 1,128.63 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.45x = 262,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,327.47/752.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.63

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